VICTORY TWP. — The current 2002 Series General Educational Development (GED) Test is being replaced with a new series of tests that is entirely computer based in 2014. The deadline to complete the current GED Test series in paper/pencil version is December 20. If all five tests from the 2002 Series GED Test are not completed, the entire series will be voided…
AMBER TWP. — A 23-year-old Ludington man has been arrested in connection to a Saturday night breaking and entering at Grassa’s Farm Market, 2442 W. U.S. 10-31, Amber Township. Justin Stever has been arraigned on the charge of breaking and entering with intent. Sheriff Kim Cole said the incident happened Saturday, Nov. 9, around 7 p.m. Stever was identified from…
UPDATED: LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council promoted three employees during tonight’s regular meeting. Recently, Shawn McDonald, Department of Public Works supervisor, retired. In addition, Rob Allard, supervisor of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Utility Maintenance Department, announced his resignation to accept the position as Pentwater Village Manager. City Manager John Shay, and the city’s personnel committee, recommended promoting three…
The following is the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Nov. 8 to Nov. 10, 2013: November 8, 2013. 6:30 a.m.: Car/deer, no injuries, Custer Road south of Free Soil Road, Free Soil Township. 7:59 a.m.: Car/deer, no injuries, Jebavy Drive north of U.S. 10, Pere Marquette Township. 8:48 a.m.: Assist to Manistee County Sheriff’s Office, Hamlin Township.…
Full Circle. A blog by Thad Ray. I apologize. I realize that it’s been some time since I’ve posted a blog. I’ve been getting requests for new posts, and it’s been on my mind a lot lately. I’ve had what I first thought was some type of writer’s block, and because of this, I was pretty lackadaisical in my approach…
Mason County Press welcomes the addition of Carrie Klemm to our editorial team. Carrie will serve as a correspondent, writing about various news and social topics around Mason County. Carrie is a graduate of Ludington High School. She earned a degree in English, specializing in creative writing, from Michigan State University. She was born and raised in Mason County and…
By Carrie Klemm. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – A gathering of friends and interested parties met this week to review plans for The Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Leading the discussion was John Thorp, president of the Mason County Historical Society Board of Directors, who explained the details of what is to come. The museum will be housed in Ludington’s former…
HAMLIN TWP. — The Ludington State Park is offering a snowshoe making class Nov. 15 and 16. Participants will learn to weave a pair of traditional wooden snowshoes, similar to how the Native Americans crafted them for generations. This is one class over two days. Part 1 is Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. and part 2 is Sunday from…
Michigan Bridge Cards could no longer be used at bank machines in liquor stores, casinos and adult entertainment clubs under legislation approved this week by the Michigan House. Mason County’s state representative Ray Franz voted for House Bills 5014-15, which require liquor stores, horse racing tracks and adult entertainment venues to stop taxpayer-funded Bridge Card transactions on their premises and …
LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County is accepting requests (RFP) for proposals for the 2014-2015 funding cycle, April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015, from local non-profit organizations that are focusing on helping children to achieve their potential and working with individuals and families to be financially stable and independent and improving people’s health. The RFP document can be…
LUDINGTON — November is National Diabetes Month. Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s Win with Wellness program and the Diabetes Self-Management Education Program are sponsoring a free wellness seminar on Tuesday, November 12 at 6 p.m. in the Ludington High School cafeteria. Cardiovascular Dietitian Caren Rojas from Spectrum Health Hospital Group will give a presentation titled, “Nutritional Approaches for Diabetes and Heart Disease.” A…
Welcome to the world: Chyren William Alvesteffer was born November 8, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He is the son of Kristina and Sami Alvesteffer of Hart. Owen Daniel Nordman was born November 8, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He is the son of Lisa and Paul Nordman of Hart. Birth announcements are brought to you by ABC Kidz/Purple…
VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College’s Veterans Club will hold several events on Monday, Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day. The club will have a table and podium set up in the atrium of Beans & Bread Cafe in the Schoenherr Campus Center. Many student veterans will be speaking about their experiences in the military. Additionally, Air National…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts will hold a “Light” exhibit, a juried show of 2D, 3D, video or musical media exploring the word “light” in all of its meanings. Artists working in all media are invited to give creative interpretations of subject matter for this early spring show. Linda Sandow, one of the organizers of the…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of the magistrate of the 79th District Court of Mason County: Felonies – Neal Alexander Wroble, 24, of 21 W. Dewey Rd., Scottville, was arrested Nov. 2 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of financial transaction device (FTD)-stealing/retaining without consent, habitual,…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: – Brett Allen Ballard, 28, of 5553 W. Johnson Rd., Ludington, was found guilty Oct. 29 of impaired driving. He was sentenced to one days in jail with credit for one day served; $1,145 in fines and costs; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE);…
The outdoor report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.superiorelectric.com. Today: Partly cloudy with high temperature of 43, 20% chance of rain. Temperature tonight around 40 with 50% chance of rain. Humidity: 51%; wind: west at 8 mph changing to south-southwest at 8 mph. Weekend: Saturday, there is a 50% chance of rain with temperature of 50 degrees;…
Welcome to the world: Piper Gabrielle Allison Johnson was born November 6, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. She is the daughter of Cassidy and Shawn Johnson of Custer. Ethan Joseph Jensen was born November 6, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He is the son of Rachael and Jordan Jensen of Ludington. Birth announcements are brought to you by ABC…
Saturday cornhole tournament to help raise money for epilepsy research. LUDINGTON — On Sept. 6, 2006, Jerome and Marnie Nickelson’s life changed forever. Their 2-year-old son, Jett, was having weird spells. “We weren’t sure what was going on, but he kept falling,” Marnie says. “Up until this time, Jett was a normal, healthy child. there wasn’t any reason to…
LUDINGTON — Emergency personnel were dispatched to the Mason County Courthouse about 4:45 p.m. Thursday for a general fire alarm. Employees in the building noticed a strong smell of smoke. Ludington Police Department was first to arrive. Officers reported that smoke was coming from the attic of the 140-year-old building. Ludington Fire Department arrived shortly afterwards. Employees stood on the…
Jordan Lake, the Branch Township teen injured in a fatal car crash two weeks ago, is coming home, her mother reports. Jennifer Lake posted on the Faith, Hope, and Strength for the Lake Family Facebook page that Jordan has received the OK from her doctors and case workers to come home. The 16-year-old Mason County Eastern senior was in attendance…
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